Is your 9–12 year old ready to take their skills to the next level?

Children ages 9–12 are becoming more independent, confident, and aware of their own strengths and abilities. They’re ready for bigger challenges, but they’re also navigating new pressures, stronger emotions, and increasing expectations at school, at home, and with their peers.

Our 9–12 year-old martial arts classes at The Cellar Gym use Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training to help students build confidence, discipline, resilience, and problem-solving skills in a challenging and supportive environment.

Muay Thai training teaches students how to combine strikes, blocks, counters, footwork, and defense while developing coordination, fitness, and confidence on their feet. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training introduces more advanced grappling, positional control, escapes, and submissions while teaching students how to stay calm, think through problems, and defend themselves on the ground.

At this age, students are ready to move beyond simply learning techniques. We challenge them to understand when and why techniques work, take greater responsibility for their training, and develop the focus and perseverance that will help them both on and off the mats.